Maintenance Director The Residence at Natick South

LCB Senior Living•Natick, MA

1d•$78,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a full-time Maintenance Director at The Residence at Natick South in Natick, Massachusetts. The Maintenance Director is an active member of the management team and assists the Executive Director with managing the community. This role ensures the maintenance department follows company policies and procedures and operates within budgetary guidelines while meeting residents’ and staff’s maintenance needs. The director maintains and repairs the residence, grounds, building systems, and equipment to keep the community attractive, physically sound, and safe. The position also coordinates outside contractors and supervises and schedules housekeeping and laundry staff.

Requirements

Knowledge of maintenance functions and techniques, OSHA standards, state and local fire codes, and other safety regulations.
Ability to organize and provide for the maintenance needs of the residence and work with outside vendors and contractors.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Four or more years of maintenance experience is required; health care industry experience is preferred.
Valid driver’s license in the state of employment is required.
The role requires frequent heavy lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, and stretching, including moving heavy furniture, equipment, and boxes.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
HVAC certificate preferred.
Maintenance experience in the health care industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent the community positively to potential residents, family members, and professionals, contributing to occupancy growth.
Ensure the Maintenance Department operates according to company policies and procedures and within budgetary guidelines.
Perform routine maintenance on the residence, its grounds, building systems, and equipment.
Maintain safe work areas and follow and enforce established safety procedures and precautions.
Develop staffing and scheduling patterns for quality housekeeping and laundry services; assess staffing needs, establish work schedules, and handle weekly timekeeping duties.
Supervise trash removal and monitor sanitation across departments.
Maintain the in-house key system and keep the E-call system in good working order.
Conduct or attend required in-service trainings and orientations; interview and train maintenance and housekeeping staff.
Chair the Community Safety Committee and participate in the Safety Committee.
Replace burned-out light bulbs, including exit, overhead, room-call, and exterior lights.
Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
Establish and update the fire safety plan and conduct quarterly fire drills for each staffing shift.
Order and maintain appropriate inventory levels of maintenance supplies.
Assist with negotiating and managing outside maintenance bids and oversee vendors working in and around the building and grounds.
Serve as the contact person for vendors performing maintenance work and maintain the contracts binder.
Maintain service on company vehicles.
Liaise with local fire and inspectional agencies.
Track monthly budgets for supplies and purchased services.
Protect residents’ personal and property rights and maintain confidentiality.
Coordinate and assist with residents’ moves into, out of, and within the residence.
May participate in the Manager-On-Duty program and perform other duties as requested.